language transfer
language transfer · language transfers
Synonym of language shiftSynonym of language shift.
» Language transfer influences the learning of a new language.
Meaning
2 senses(countable)Synonym of language shift.
(uncountable)The (correct or incorrect) application of linguistic features (grammar, vocabulary, etc.) from one language to another, such as false friends.
Examples
1 sentencesLanguage transfer influences the learning of a new language.
Forms
plural: language transfers| Singular | language transfer |
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Synonyms
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable